Bill > J00406

This resolution honors 3rd Assistant Fire Chief Jeffrey Rosenthal for his life-saving actions during a medical emergency at the East Meadow Fire Department Station No. 3 on November 25, 2024. During a company dinner, a firefighter began choking and used the universal choking sign, prompting Rosenthal, who is also a Registered Nurse, to quickly intervene. Using the Heimlich maneuver, Rosenthal successfully cleared the obstruction from the firefighter's airway, preventing a potentially fatal situation. The resolution highlights Rosenthal's calm demeanor, extensive medical training (as a former Emergency Medical Critical Care Technician), and ability to take swift, decisive action in an emergency. The legislative body recognizes Rosenthal's heroic actions as an exemplary demonstration of compassion and community service, pausing its deliberations to formally honor his life-saving intervention. As part of the resolution, an officially engrossed copy will be transmitted to Chief Rosenthal as a formal recognition of his heroism.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J406